Singapore SIM card for tourists: local SIM or eSIM?
For a week of everyday use (6 GB), the cheapest prepaid SIM in Singapore costs S$10 (Singtel, 500 GB, 7 days), sold at the airport. A travel eSIM for the same week costs from $11.00 (Ubigi) and is installed before you leave.
Offers checked on October 21, 2026 on the carriers’ websites
The best travel eSIMs in Singapore for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
GigSky
Unlimited · 7 days
$24.49$3.50 per day- 3.5 GB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps
- Networks: Singtel and StarHub
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
Ubigi
10 GB · 7 days
$11.00$1.10 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Networks: SIMBA and StarHub
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
GoMoWorld
17 GB · 30 days
$12.99$0.76 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
Local SIM or travel eSIM?
For a week of everyday use (6 GB), at the prices on the carriers’ and providers’ websites.
Local SIM, 7 days
S$10
Singtel · 500 GB · 7 days
- Sold at the airport counter (SIN), or online for some offers.
- It also comes as an eSIM: your SIM then stays on for calls and texts.
- Passport required at purchase.
Travel eSIM, 7 days
$11.00
with Ubigi
- Installed at home before you leave, it works as soon as you land.
- Your SIM stays on for calls and texts.
- ID: our provider pages say who asks for one.
The currencies differ: we convert nothing. · Affiliate links
Singapore SIM card: our analysis
From the carriers’ websites, checked on October 21, 2026.
The carriers
- Singtelhi! Tourist Plan $10 · as an eSIM · at the airport · online · in storesS$10
- StarHubStarHub 4G Tourist · as an eSIM · onlineS$12
- M1M1 5G Tourist SIM 500GB 30 days · as an eSIM · online · in storesS$12
Unlimited, phone number, eSIM
- No unlimited offer among the 17 we found: the largest is hi! Tourist Plan $30 (Singtel, 1000 GB).
- 9 of 17 offers come with a number for calls (StarHub and M1).
- 15 of 17 offers also come as an eSIM (Singtel, StarHub, and M1): no counter to find.
Where to buy it
- At the airport: Changi (M1, Singtel, StarHub, 7-Eleven, Changi Recommends, Cheers, Money Changers).
- Online before you leave: 17 of 17 offers (Singtel, StarHub, and M1).
- In stores in town: Singtel and M1.
eSIMs in Singapore at a glance
- In Singapore, we compare plans from 6 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from GigSky: $24.49 (Unlimited · 7 days).
The carriers’ prepaid offers
For each carrier, the cheapest offers that cover everyday use (maps, messaging, social media) for a week, two weeks or a month.
We found 17 prepaid offers from 3 carriers in Singapore: Singtel, StarHub, and M1. Prices are those on their websites, in their currency (SGD), not converted.
| Offer | Carrier | Data | Validity | Price | As eSIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hi! Tourist Plan $10 | Singtel | 500 GB | 7 days | S$10 | Yes |
| M1 5G Tourist SIM 500GB 30 days | M1 | 500 GB | 30 days | S$12 | Yes |
| StarHub 4G Tourist | StarHub | 300 GB | 30 days | S$12 | Yes |
| hi! Tourist Plan $15 | Singtel | 500 GB | 30 days | S$15 | Yes |
Sources: singtel.com, m1.com.sg, starhub.com
What your trip costs, SIM or eSIM
For each trip length, the cheapest offer that covers everyday use.
| Trip | Local SIM | Travel eSIM | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week · 6 GB | S$10 Singtel | $11.00 Ubigi | See the plan |
| 2 weeks · 12 GB | S$12 StarHub | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 1 month · 24 GB | S$12 StarHub | $22.00 Ubigi | See the plan |
The currencies differ: we convert nothing. · Affiliate links
Where to buy it when you land
Carriers and SIM resellers named by the airports’ and carriers’ websites.
| Airport | Where to buy a SIM |
|---|---|
| Changi (SIN) | M1, Singtel, StarHub, 7-Eleven, Changi Recommends, Cheers, Money Changers |
Singapore SIM card: your questions
Answered from the carriers’ websites and today’s prices.
How much is a SIM card in Singapore?
For a week of everyday use, from S$10 with Singtel (500 GB, 7 days), checked on October 21, 2026.
Where can I buy a SIM card in Singapore?
At the airport: Changi (M1, Singtel, StarHub, 7-Eleven…). Carriers also sell their offers in shops or online, depending on the offer.
Do I need a passport for a SIM card in Singapore?
Yes: carriers ask for your passport to activate the SIM.
Local SIM or eSIM in Singapore?
A travel eSIM is installed before you leave and keeps your SIM on for calls and texts; for a week, it costs from $11.00 (Ubigi). The cheapest local SIM costs S$10 (Singtel).
How much is a SIM card in Singapore for two weeks or a month?
For two weeks, from S$12 (StarHub 4G Tourist, StarHub); for a month, from S$12 (StarHub 4G Tourist, StarHub).
Is there an unlimited SIM card in Singapore?
No unlimited offer among the 17 we found: the largest is hi! Tourist Plan $30 (Singtel, 1000 GB).
Does a tourist SIM card in Singapore come with a phone number?
9 of 17 offers come with a number for calls (StarHub and M1).
Can I buy the SIM card before I leave?
Online before you leave: 17 of 17 offers (Singtel, StarHub, and M1). 15 of 17 offers also come as an eSIM (Singtel, StarHub, and M1): no counter to find.
Which carrier should I pick in Singapore?
For a week of everyday use: Singtel from S$10, StarHub from S$12, and M1 from S$12.
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